Help California's 2.2 Million Community College Students Succeed

Q: Is my donation secure?

Yes. Your security and privacy is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.

Q: How is my personal data handled?

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy and also in accordance with the privacy policy of GoFundMe, our website partner.

Q: Does your organization have a gift fee?

Charitable gifts of $5,000 or more will incur a 5% gift fee, in addition to GoFundMe donor fees. If you would prefer an alternate donation route, please refer to our giving page or contact Joe Laskin at gifts@foundationccc.org or (818) 590-3777.

Q: Can I donate by check?

Yes! Please make your checks payable to FoundationCCC and mail your check to: The Foundation for California Community Colleges, PO Box 744586, Los Angeles, CA 90074-4586.

Q: Can I dedicate my gift if I use Apple Pay or another digital wallet method?

If you are making your gift using Apple Pay and would like to dedicate it in honor or in memory of someone, please reach out to Joe Laskin at gifts@foundationccc.org or (818) 590-3777.

Q: Will I get a receipt?

Yes! You will receive an email receipt for your online donation, or a letter in the mail if we don't have your email after a gift is made via check or bank transfer. If you made a donation a while ago and still don't have a receipt, please contact us at gifts@foundationccc.org.

Q: Can I make updates to a recurring monthly donation?

Yes! You have the ability to manage your recurring monthly donation on your Supporter Profile. For more information and a list of common issues to troubleshoot, please follow this link: https://support.classy.org/s/article/how-to-edit-a-recurring-donation. If you have any questions, please contact Kara Powell at kapowell@foundationcc.org.

Q: How can I contact you?

Please contact Joe Laskin at (818) 590-3777 or gifts@foundationccc.org.

When a community college student succeeds, the benefits extend far beyond a single life. Families grow more stable. Neighborhoods grow more resilient. Communities become more equitable. This is what California's 2.2 million community college students are working towards, and your gift today ensures they are able to see their college journey through.

Thank you for investing in a stronger California.

Foundation for California Community Colleges is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. Our Tax ID number is 68-0412350.

Frequently asked questions

Is my donation secure?

How is my personal data handled?

Does your organization have a gift fee?

Can I donate by check?

Can I dedicate my gift if I use Apple Pay or another digital wallet method?

Will I get a receipt?

Can I make updates to a recurring monthly donation?

How can I contact you?

About the Foundation for California Community Colleges

FoundationCCC is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. We work to reduce barriers to opportunity, strengthen communities, and accelerate paths to economic and social mobility for all Californians.